[Tree] Japan's economic presence in Southeast Asia

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updates: Revised and expanded story with new information on Japan's economic presence in Southeast Asia

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updates: Integration of information about Japan's soft power and economic investments in South-East Asia

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updates: Integration of Japan's position as an influential and trusted partner for ASEAN despite China's rise

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updates: Japan's role in ASEAN has shifted towards hard security in response to China's assertiveness. The joint vision statement highlights the commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Various cooperation documents were signed between Japan and ASEAN countries. Japan's efforts demonstrate its commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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updates: The joint vision statement titled 'Partners of Trust' emphasizes the importance of maintaining principles such as democracy, the rule of law, good governance, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Japan pledged to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, including developing capabilities in coastal patrols, defense equipment, and technology. The joint statement also emphasized economic support and people-to-people exchanges between Japan and ASEAN. At a joint economic forum, 30 cooperation documents were signed and exchanged between Vietnam and Japan, further enhancing their bilateral relationship. Japan also signed deals with Malaysia and Indonesia to bolster their maritime security capabilities. Japan hopes to push forward energy cooperation with ASEAN leaders at a summit for the Asian Zero Emission Community initiative planned for Monday.

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updates: Updated information on joint vision statement, economic cooperation, military partnerships, and regional ties

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updates: Updated information on the joint vision statement and maritime security cooperation

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updates: Joint vision adopted, deals signed with Malaysia and Indonesia

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updates: Leaders adopted a joint vision for cooperation, signed bilateral agreements for maritime security

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updates: Leaders adopt joint vision emphasizing security and economic cooperation

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updates: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo

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updates: Japan's Prime Minister calls for strengthening economic and security cooperation with ASEAN

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updates: The U.S.-ASEAN Center in Washington, D.C. is opened

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updates: The U.S.-ASEAN Center in Washington, D.C. is opened

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updates: Introduction of the U.S.-ASEAN Center in Washington, D.C.

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updates: Japan's evolving views on ASEAN as a regional bloc grows stronger

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updates: Inclusion of the article discussing Japan's close ties with Southeast Asia and its lessons for ASEAN-Japan relations

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updates: Integration of information on technological cooperation between ASEAN and Japan

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